Guyana crash victim from Jembrana set for multi-stop return to Bali

Jembrana — The remains of Indonesian migrant worker Komang Tedy Arsa Biantara Putra, from Perancak village in Jembrana, are scheduled to arrive in Indonesia on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with onward transfer to Bali expected the following day according to local officials and media reports.

Komang Tedy, 24, died in a traffic accident in Guyana, South America, while travelling from the airport to his workplace. Local media in Guyana and Indonesian outlets reported that the crash occurred on Timehri Public Road and involved multiple vehicles.

Repatriation itinerary

Officials in Jembrana and local media say the repatriation became possible after a formal death certificate was issued by Guyanese authorities on 1 September 2026. Before the flight arrangements were finalised, his remains were preserved at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Crematorium in Guyana.

According to information conveyed to the family and reported by regional media, the journey back to Indonesia involves several transit points. The planned itinerary starts from Georgetown, Guyana, on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, at around 5:00 a.m. local time, with an initial flight to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, arriving at about 6:15 a.m.

From Port of Spain, the remains are scheduled to be flown to Miami, United States, later on 16 September, and then onward to Istanbul, Türkiye, with arrival on 19 September at around 17:10 local time. From Istanbul, the flight is due to continue to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta, with arrival planned for the afternoon of Sunday, 20 September 2026, around 17:35 Western Indonesia Time.

This multi-stop route means the repatriation spans several days and crosses multiple regions before reaching Indonesia. Regional officials in Jembrana have described the process as administratively complete on the Guyana side but dependent on available long-haul flight connections.

Jakarta–Bali leg and arrival at home

While earlier reports noted that the schedule from Jakarta to Bali was still being awaited, subsequent regional coverage indicates that the remains are expected to reach Bali on Monday, 21 September 2026. A Jembrana manpower official cited by local media said that once the remains arrive in Bali, they will be taken directly to the family home in Perancak.

Regional outlets report that the Jembrana Manpower and Industry Office is coordinating with the family to organise reception at the airport and road transport to the village. Officials have stated that the necessary administrative documents for the repatriation are complete and that they are monitoring the international flight schedule until the final domestic sector is confirmed.

Local response and broader context

Komang Tedy was the only son in his family and had recently departed from Bali in late August 2026 to work on an offshore vessel, according to local media interviews with relatives and officials. His death has added to a series of fatalities among migrant workers from Jembrana, with local officials noting that several residents working abroad have died in recent years.

Officials from the Jembrana Manpower and Industry Office have used the case to remind prospective migrant workers to pay close attention to physical readiness and workplace safety when taking overseas contracts. They also emphasised the importance of complete documentation and coordination between local government, recruitment agencies and employers in handling emergencies involving workers abroad.

The case highlights the practical and emotional challenges faced by families and local administrations when arranging the return of remains from distant countries, especially when flight options require complex, multi-stop itineraries across continents.

Sources

• Tribun-Bali
• RRI.co.id (Negara/Singaraja regional report)
• Bali Tribune
• Bali Post
• DetikBali